Munmorah Conglomerate
Appearance
Munmorah Conglomerate | |
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Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Narrabeen Group |
Overlies | Newcastle Coal Measures |
Thickness | up to 140 metres (460 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Medium to coarse-grained sandstone and conglomerate |
Other | Minor amounts of siltstone and claystone |
Location | |
Region | Sydney Basin |
Country | Australia |
Munmorah Conglomerate is a geologic formation in the Sydney Basin in eastern Australia. This stratum is up to 140 metres thick. Formed in the early-Triassic, it is part of the Narrabeen Group of sedimentary rocks. This formation includes medium to coarse-grained sandstone and conglomerate. With minor amounts of siltstone and claystone. Below the Munmorah Conglomerates are Newcastle Coal Measures, originating from the Permian.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ "Munmorah Conglomerate". Geo Science Australia. Australian Government. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "Aboriginal Archaeological Assessment & Statement of Heritage Impact Proposed Gas Turbine Facility Munmorah Power Station" (PDF). Heritage Concepts Pty Ltd- Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Management. Snowy Hydro. Retrieved 20 January 2020.